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Rami Malek on how fans can resolve Bryan Singer's involvement with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Early Tuesday morning Rami Malek was riding the "euphoric" feeling of receiving his first Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody," a performance that garnered the 37-year-old star his first Golden Globe earlier this month. "It's hard enough to get a job as an actor," he said by telephone. "I feel ridiculously spoiled and eternally grateful."

But the blockbuster film which celebrates Mercury's light and life with the rollicking tunes of Queen's greatest hits has been equally plagued by controversies surrounding its credited director, Bryan Singer. Addressing allegations against Singer that have raised questions for the filmmakers throughout awards season, Malek

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